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Victory Villa Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

740^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 14% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Victory Villa Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Essex/Middle River area of Baltimore, serving 612 students, with about 74% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and it is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district.

Victory Villa has experienced a prolonged academic decline, dropping from the 53rd percentile in 2015-2016 to the 14th percentile in the most recent ranking. A major challenge is chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 30.3%—nearly 5 points higher than the district average and the third highest among its 11 nearby peer schools. This attendance crisis is closely tied to low test scores, especially in math, where only 12.8% of students are proficient, making it the third lowest in the area. In contrast, nearby Rossville Elementary (38.8% math proficiency) and Orems Elementary (36.4% math proficiency) achieve far better results with lower absenteeism rates (15.7% and 16.1%, respectively). Despite spending $19,695 per student—the fourth highest in its peer group—Victory Villa’s high investment does not translate into strong academic outcomes, especially when compared to Rossville, which spends less ($16,699) but performs significantly better.

There are a few notable bright spots. In 2022-2023, Victory Villa’s 5th-grade science proficiency was the highest among its peer group, suggesting a potential strength in science instruction. Additionally, English Language Arts (ELA) scores showed a modest upward trend, reaching 34.3% in 2024-2025 before dipping, indicating that some literacy interventions may have been working. The school’s proximity to high-performing Orems Elementary (just 0.83 miles away) proves that success is possible in the same community, highlighting that internal factors like leadership and school culture—not just demographics—drive outcomes. For parents, the most urgent priorities at Victory Villa are tackling chronic absenteeism and understanding why certain student groups are being left behind, while also building on the school’s strengths in science and literacy.

612

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,695

Per pupil spending ?

74.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Compass Rd
Baltimore, MD 21220-3530

(443) 809-0184

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Victory Villa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Middle River Middle
High:	Kenwood High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.9%

Hispanic:

23.2%

White:

19.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 53rd percentile in 2016 → 14th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (19% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 39 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school19%

District avg34%

Maryland avg39%

740^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 39 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to bottom 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 108Elementary Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 25Baltimore County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	16.1	740 of 864	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.0	665 of 865	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.0	622 of 859	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.8	684 of 855	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.6	605 of 862	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.4	666 of 802	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.8	700 of 853	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.7	481 of 857	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.4	470 of 847	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.6	398 of 845	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.4	366 of 859	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.1	410 of 867	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.5	275 of 847	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.1	384 of 857	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.5	229 of 853	73.2%	★★★★☆
2010	71.4	252 of 855	70.5%	★★★★☆
2009	75.5	200 of 850	76.5%	★★★★☆
2008	66.1	306 of 838	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	45.2	499 of 818	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.1	487 of 804	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	42.5	510 of 805	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	59.6	383 of 803	52.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.3	344 of 504	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.3	618 of 796	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.6	201 of 347	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	26.6	461 of 546	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	16.6	689 of 788	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	7.7	520 of 528	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)42nd percentile+25 vs school

African American (2021)32nd percentile+15 vs school

Female (2021)22nd percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)16th percentile~ school

Male (2021)13th percentile-4 vs school

White (2021)2nd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts26%-26 vs state

Science16%-16 vs state

Mathematics13%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, November 13, 2014

They lack parental involvement. They do not seem to enjoy what they do Many do not smile . The environment for parents is a big 0 . This is a school with elementary school age children Not high school . Close Quote

by a student
Friday, August 26, 2011

This is the outstanding school. I graduated here in year 1979.

I want take this apportunity to thank my teachers and this school for bringing me the most cherished childhood memory of my life. My brother and I will never forget the teachers and this school as long as we live. My parents also love their memories here with meeting up with teachers visits and the Christmas choirs watching us as we grew up here. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Victory Villa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Compass Rd	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-0184	612	39	15.6	74.2%	117 (19.1%)	287 (46.9%)	142 (23.2%)	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.7%)	16.1	740^th of 864 public elementary schools	14.4%		22	665^th of 865 public elementary schools	23.1%	75	15.8	13.0	9.3	12.8	27.4	24.8	24.4	25.5	16.5	$19,695	$3,027	$16,667
Glenmar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9700 Community Dr	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0127	263	25	10.5	60.5%	24 (9.1%)	167 (63.5%)	43 (16.3%)	13 (4.9%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	17.6	719^th of 864 public elementary schools	16.8%		14	773^rd of 865 public elementary schools	10.6%	54	26.8	6.9	2.5	12.7	36.6	21.4	26.3	29.0	11.9	$25,204	$2,718	$22,486
Orems Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	711 Highvilla Rd	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0172	402	25	16.3	66.4%	139 (34.6%)	94 (23.4%)	119 (29.6%)	25 (6.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.2%)	48.6	423^rd of 864 public elementary schools	51.0%		50.3	405^th of 865 public elementary schools	53.2%	18	43.3	31.0	34.2	36.4	51.5	46.6	38.4	45.2	23.0	$20,697	$2,814	$17,883
Martin Boulevard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Riverton Rd	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0158	253	23	11.1	67.2%	36 (14.2%)	100 (39.5%)	82 (32.4%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	27 (10.7%)	27.1	607^th of 864 public elementary schools	29.7%		45.5	444^th of 865 public elementary schools	48.7%	163	37.1	26.9	13.2	25.3	40.5	29.6	28.9	33.3	7.9	$25,770	$3,093	$22,677
Middlesex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	142 Bennett Rd	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0170	448	36	12.5	80.4%	128 (28.6%)	146 (32.6%)	122 (27.2%)	9 (2.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.5%)	17.7	715^th of 864 public elementary schools	17.2%		10.2	832^nd of 865 public elementary schools	3.8%	117	16.7	15.9	6.8	13.5	25.7	29.0	30.0	28.1	15.4	$22,136	$2,851	$19,285
Hawthorne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Kingston Rd	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0138	499	37	13.6	83.2%	92 (18.4%)	259 (51.9%)	105 (21.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	13.3	778^th of 864 public elementary schools	10.0%		13.4	785^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.2%	7	13.3	14.3	8.0	12.2	12.1	31.4	12.0	19.7	9.8	$22,100	$3,289	$18,811
Mars Estates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 E Homberg Ave	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0154	400	27	14.6	75.8%	43 (10.8%)	218 (54.5%)	94 (23.5%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.0%)	10.8	814^th of 864 public elementary schools	5.8%		17.3	727^th of 865 public elementary schools	16.0%	87	8.6	4.7	10.4	8.1	22.8	24.4	12.2	19.7	10.0	$23,567	$2,999	$20,568
Rossville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7649 Gum Spring Road	Baltimore	21237	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(443) 809-8519	726	47	15.3	59.2%	137 (18.9%)	349 (48.1%)	69 (9.5%)	128 (17.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.5%)	64	289^th of 864 public elementary schools	66.6%		63.5	304^th of 865 public elementary schools	64.9%	15	51.0	42.3	27.0	38.8	63.1	55.4	54.3	57.2	34.5	$16,699	$1,392	$15,307
Deep Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 E Homberg Ave	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0110	385	28	13.7	80.3%	35 (9.1%)	251 (65.2%)	62 (16.1%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.1%)	11.5	802^nd of 864 public elementary schools	7.2%		12.6	801^st of 865 public elementary schools	7.4%	1	4.7	8.9	9.2	7.6	20.0	26.8	21.5	22.6	6.1	$20,623	$2,941	$17,682
Shady Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8868 Goldenwood Rd	Baltimore	21237	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0509	375	27	13.8	73.1%	18 (4.8%)	231 (61.6%)	84 (22.4%)	20 (5.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	22	657^th of 864 public elementary schools	24.0%		22.5	651^st of 865 public elementary schools	24.7%	6	19.5	15.6	8.3	13.6	30.0	40.3	33.3	35.1	11.0	$20,699	$2,627	$18,071

Frequently Asked Questions about Victory Villa Elementary

Is Victory Villa Elementary a good school?

Victory Villa Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Maryland elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Victory Villa Elementary?

Students at Victory Villa Elementary are 47% African American, 23% Hispanic, 19% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Victory Villa Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 612 students attended Victory Villa Elementary.

What district is Victory Villa Elementary in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Victory Villa Elementary attend?

Students who attend Victory Villa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middle River Middle
High : Kenwood High

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